Have you ever made homemade hummus? I assure you it is almost too easy. I’ll admit that I purchase hummus at the store on a regular basis (you can’t do it all!)- but when the mood strikes, I enjoy whipping up an inspired flavour (like this Moroccan carrot hummus), or changing up an ingredient. Cue…
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Glow Bowl with Curried Tahini Dressing
The other day I impulse-purchased some beautiful heirloom carrots [insert joke here about the dietitian impulse-purchasing vegetables]. How do you say no to RED carrots? I’ve seen the usual shades of purple, yellow and white before- but red? I couldn’t pass those up! These beautiful carrots were the inspiration for the name of this dish-…
Hearty Lentil-Vegetable Soup
There’s nothing more cozy and comforting on a cold day than a hot bowl of soup- don’t you agree? I made this soup on a Sunday and have thoroughly enjoyed eating it throughout the week…either a warming mug to fuel and fill my belly during the workday, or a steamy bowl in my pj’s in…
Rainbow Salad with Crispy Lentils and Green Tahini
Eat the rainbow! Not only do colourful dishes look beautiful, they are also incredible for your health. I even turned the tahini green with the addition of fresh parsley and basil in the dressing. This vibrant salad full of crunchy, creamy, sweet, savoury and spicy goodness will keep you coming back for more! The crispy,…
Nectarine, Avocado and Lentil Salad
How beautiful are these colours? I’m always amazed by the beauty of fresh fruits and vegetables. I think it’s so important to pay attention to food- notice the colours, the textures, the smells, and of course, the tastes! I think it’s too easy to eat mindlessly these days- and I’m certainly guilty of it myself…
Strawberry Quinoa Tabbouleh (adapted from Sprouted Kitchen)
How do you get inspired in the kitchen? Is it farmers’ markets? Cooking shows? Maybe it’s recreating restaurant favourites? I have friends who do a delicious job of recreating their favourite steakhouse dinner, complete with tempura green beans (sadly no longer available on the menu [what were they thinking?!]). A main source of inspiration for…
Purple Cauliflower Tabbouleh
🦄Purple cauliflower tabbouleh💜 Super bright and fresh-tasting…perfect for summer! ☀️🌷🌱🍋 Ingredients: 1 small head cauliflower (I used a purple one!), cut into smaller pieces and processed into “rice” 2 large tomatoes, chopped 1 cucumber, seeded and chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 small bunch parsley (or 1/2 large bunch), chopped 1 handful fresh mint, chopped 1…
Salmon-Lentil Burgers
Lemony dill salmon-lentil burgers! A delicious variation of a summer fave. Full of bright, fresh flavours and extra delicious when topped with all your favourite burger toppings. Ingredients: 1-273g can salmon, drained 1-19oz can lentils, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup red onion, diced 1/2 cup oats 1/2 cup sunflower seeds Zest of one lemon Juice 1/2…